The MovieFilm Podcast

The jungle adventure CONGO hit theaters 30 years ago this month, and after many years of requests the MovieFilm boys talk through the Michael Crichton adaptation starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh and Ernie Hudson. We had lots of fun and lots of laughs as we recorded this one, and we hope you will too!

(00:00:00) Intro (00:11:13) What We've Seen (00:43:14) Listener Letters (00:56:17) Headlines (01:25:59) In Love With ChatGPT? (01:36:20) Spaceballs 2 Announced (01:42:51) Sinners Success (01:47:50) Thunderbolts* Underwater Lots to discuss in this week's MovieFilm show, including quick takes on Wes Anderson's latest, THE PHEONICIAN SCHEME, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's series FUBAR, and remembrances of Brian Wilson, Harris Yulin and more. In headlines: Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS* looks set to lose the studio tens of millions by the time it ends its run. What went wrong for this superhero pic, and what does it mean for the MCU's future?  

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the release of THE GOONIES, it's our time to talk through the Richard Donner-Steven Spielberg classic! Listen separately or watch along for a fun walk down memory lane, with behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more, so hit play and never say die! 

(00:00:00) Intro (00:04:19) What We Watched (00:23:51) Listener Letters (00:52:00) Headlines (01:12:23) Karate Kid: Legends review (01:35:59) Spoiler Wall Ralph Macchio as Daniel-san and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han are back and kicking in this week's KARATE KID: LEGENDS, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on this latest entry in the long-running franchise! But that's not all: We also have more thoughts on last week's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, plus some observations on the state of the box office. Plus: Listener Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more!

(00:00:00) Ep. 317: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (00:05:56) What We Watched (00:47:51) Listener Letters (01:02:28) Headlines & Trailers (01:36:25) Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review (01:51:38) Spoilers Ethan Hunt is back in theaters for his final (?) epic adventure, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING! But that's not all! We also have quick takes on Disney's live action LILO & STITCH and the Max series DUSTER! Plus: The new trailers for SUPERMAN and JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH, remembering George Wendt and more!

With the latest (last?) Ethan Hunt excursion due to embark shortly, we decided to hop back in time 29 years and re-watch the movie that started it all! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1996's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE! How has Brian DePalma's TV-to-feature spy pic starring Tom Cruise held up over the decades? We have plenty of thoughts, plus behind-the-scenes stories, amusing asides and plenty of laughs, so won't you please accept this mission? 

We're mere weeks away from a brand new KARATE KID sequel hitting theaters, so the MovieFilm boys decided to (crane) kick back and take in the franchise's FIRST sequel! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1986's THE KARATE KID PART II! There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, random anecdotes and bouts of laughter as we reminisce about the Ralph Macchio-Pat Morita smash, so won't you join us? 

The THUNDERBOLTS* are in theaters and we have plenty of thoughts on the latest adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for TRON: ARES and NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T! Plus: Listeber Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more!

We can do this all day! For our latest commentary track, we continue our journey through Marvel's Infinity Saga by talking through 2016's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stories and much more!Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reteam with this week's SINNERS, and we have lots of thoughts on the new thriller from the CREED team! Plus: Quick takes on the trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, a roundup of STAR WARS news, Listener Letters and much more!Experience it ad-free at: https://www.patreon.com/c/MovieFilmPodcast

We like taking deep dives at the MovieFilm show and what better choice for our latest commentary track than the submarine thriller CRIMSON TIDE! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Tony Scott's 1995 classic, -- celebrating its 30th anniversary this year -- starring Denzel Washington, and Gene Hackman. We have lots of love for this one and plenty to say as we point out behind the scenes stories, incredible moments, and so much more. So get your sea legs under you and set course for fun!Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Hollywood lost a legend this week with the passing of actor Val Kilmer, and the Moviefilm boys take a moment to reflect on the impact of the iconic actor and some of his most memorable roles. In addition, we also pay respects to the late Richard Chamberlain, offer quick takes on A MINECRAFT MOVIE, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP and DEATH OF A UNICORN, and much more!

"No man, no law, no war can stop him."In 1985, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Vietnam vet John J. Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, birthing a global phenomenon in the process. The MovieFilm boys mark the ultraviolet action blockbuster's 40th anniversary with a fun track looking at the film's cultural impact and legacy while poking fun at its more amusing elements. Listen separately or watch along as we dip into a primal slice of '80s nostalgia! Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Jack Quaid plays a man who can REALLY play through the pain in NOVOCAINE, the number one movie at last week's box office. And while that amount didn't really come out to much, we still had some thoughts on the violent action comedy and why it may be worth checking out. Plus: Conan returns to the Oscars! Max yanks the Looney Tunes library! The Simpsons are running 24/7 and much more! Subscribe at Patreon to listen ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

30 years ago a terrifying virus took over movie theaters; and five years after a terrifying virus took over the world the MovieFilm boys decided to rewatch the action thriller OUTBREAK, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen and starring Dustin Hoffman, for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the project's convoluted backstory, behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more!

This week we recap our thoughts on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and have an in-depth discussion on this week's big release, the sci-fi fable MICKEY 17, from PARASITE director Bong Joon-Ho. Plus: The state of 007, Marvel's box office fortunes and more!

With the passing of Gene Hackman the MovieFilm boys convened to pay tribute to this cinematic giant. In additon, we also remember the late Michelle Trachtenberg and more. Plus: A STAR WARS shakeup? All that, plus Listener Letters and more!

Yippee ki‐yay! This year marks 30 years since DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE hit theaters, and the MovieFilm boys decided to mark the occasion by talking through the second John McClane sequel! Listen separately or watch along with us as we tell behind-the-scenes stories and humorous anecdotes about the New York-set action extravaganza!

The MCU is back in theaters with CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, and we have some thoughts on this latest adventure for Marvel's new star-spangled Avenger! Plus: latest viewings, Listener Letters, and our reactions to the first trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS!

On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observations and laughs — either while watching along with us or listening separately!

For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge's definitive workplace comedy!

This week we unpack Universal's horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more!

Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise. For the full track, head over to our Patreon feed at: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For the first regular show of 2025, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the impact from the Los Angeles fires on the film industry, and pause to reflect on the outsized impact of the late David Lynch on his passing. Plus: 2024 box office trends! The Simpsons winding towards a conclusion? And much more!To listen ad-free, sign up and subscribe at Patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast today!

The MovieFilm boys ring in the new year by talking through the 1994 video game adaptation STREET FIGHTER! Hear our thoughts on the action pic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia, as we delve into behind the scenes anecdotes and all the things that make us laugh -- both intentionally and unintentionally!

The MovieFilm boys close out 2024 with discussions of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and MUFASA: THE LION KING. Plus: Quick takes on Jason Moma playing Lobo, Blake Lively's lawsuite against Justin Baldoni, and much more!

With Christmas upon us, the timing is perfect for the MovieFilm boys' latest commentary track celebrating 40 years of GREMLINS! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk thought the creepy classic from 1984 directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg!

For their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys check out 1999's military drama THREE KINGS for its 25th anniversary. Starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube, the military drama directed by David O. Russell was a seminal moviegoing moment for Brian and Zaki, and listen in for all their insights!

Spider-Man villain KRAVEN THE HUNTER has his very own movie, and we're here with an in-depth discussion about this latest attempt by Sony Pictures to create a Spider-Man Cinenatic Universe minus Spidey. Plus: Thoughts on the anime prequel THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, news that MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE is returning, and Listener Letters chiming in on our STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER commentary track!

The dead speak! And so do the MovieFilm boys as we mark five years since the end of the Skywalker Saga by watching STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Episode IX and take stock of the J.J. Abrams directed capstone for the STAR WARS sequel trilogy!

GLADIATOR II is attacking cinemas, and the MovieFilm boys are here to answer the question, "Are you not entertained?" What did we think of Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning epic? Listen for our thoughts. Plus: Conan hosts the Oscars! He-Man is coming back to the movies! Remembering Jim Abrahams and much more!

With GLADIATOR II hitting theaters this week the MovieFilm boys thought it was the perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Oscar-winning original from 2000 directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Listen separately or watch along with us and settle in for lots of fun and lots of laughs. Are we not merciful?!

In this week's show we talk through Robert Zemeckis' HERE and the new Dwayne Johnson vehicle RED ONE. What did we think of these two wildly different movies? Tune in to find out! Plus: STAR WARS news returns, Listener Letters, and more!

The MovieFilm boys continue their periodic journey through Marvel's Infinity Saga with their latest commentary track, talking through 2013's IRON MAN 3. Listen separately or watch along as we revisit writer/director Shane Black's trilogy-capper for the Robert Downey Jr. series and point out Easter Eggs, interesting plot points and more!

VENOM: THE LAST STAND is in theaters now, closing out the Tom Hardy franchise, and the MovieFilm boys are here to give it a fond farewell -- and make sure the door is tightly shut. But that's not all! We also pay tribute to some Hollywood luminaries who've passed on, plus Listener Letters and more! 

Two origin stories set in New York in the 1970s are in theaters now, and we have some thoughts on both! First up, SATURDAY NIGHT, depicting the tension-filled first night of NBC's legendary sketch comedy. Does director Jason Reitman's love letter to a TV institution come off like a well-oiled machine -- like SNL circa 1978? Or fall apart under the weight of a faulty premise -- like SNL circa 1994? Listen in for our thoughts! After that, it's the Donald Trump parable THE APPRENTICE, starring Sebastian Stan in the title role and Jeremy Strong as his lawyer/mentor Roy Cohn. We have plenty to say about this one so don't miss it! Plus: The MCU's BLADE reboot hits rough waters, Brian revisits M. Night Shyamalan's SIGNS, Listener Letters, and much more!

For our latest commentary track the MovieFilm boys delve into the spooky season while marking 25 years of THE SIXTH SENSE! Listen separately or watch along with us as we dive into the secrets of the M. Night Shyamalan classic starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. We're big fans of this one, and we hope you'll be fans of what we have to say!

The MovieFilm boys have lots to unpack in this week's episode as we dive deep into dueling megaflops MEGALOPOLIS and JOKER: FOLIE à DEUX! We have plenty of thoughts on these two spectacular misfires and you'll want to hear it all! Plus: TRANSFORMERS ONE! REBEL RIDGE! The CHRISTOPHER REEVE documentary! And more!

This week the MovieFilm boys beam over to the 23rd century to mark 40 years of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK! Listen separately or watch along with us as we delve into the behind-the-scenes journey of the third big screen Trek, pausing occasionally for humorous asides, random trivia and much more! 

For our latest commentary we decided to revisit James Cameron's TRUE LIES for its 30th anniversary. We have lots to say about the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle, and we hope you'll join us for a breezy jaunt through this 1994 blockbuster as we offer our reactions, recount behind-the-scenes stories and have a whole Harrier jet's worth of fun while delving into the action cinema of yesteryear!

Join us on the big 300th episode of the MovieFilm Podcast as we dive into the number one movie in the country, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, and dissect whether Tim Burton's belated sequel lives up to its storied legacy. But that's not all! We remember the late James Earl Jones, unpack the trailer for behind-the-scenes story SATURDAY NIGHT and dive into the MovieFilm Mailbag! Thanks for being with us for 300, and we hope you'll join us for many more! 

The Ghost with the Most is back in theaters this weekend, and the MovieFilm boys have dipped into his original adventure for this week's commentary track! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through 1988's BEETLEJUICE! The visually stylish horror comedy directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton has had one heck of an afterlife for the past 36 years, and we've got lots of thoughts on why it remains scary good fun! 

ALIEN: ROMULUS is nesting atop the box office, and we're back to offer our takes on this ninth (!!) entry in the ALIEN franchise. Does it live up to the heights of the first two films, or fall somewhere below the rest? We have some thoughts. Plus: Kevin Costner's HORIZON comes to streaming! THE CROW remake plays to empty theatrers! MEGALOPOLIS follies and much more!

15 years ago the TERMINATOR franchise attempted to chart a bold new course by swapping original star Arnold Schwarzenegger for Christian Bale on top of the marquee. Did it work out? Well, you'll have to check out our latest commentary track to get our thoughts on that. The McG-directed entry featuring AVATAR's Sam Worthington remains polarizing a decade-and-a-half after its release, and we delve into the ins-and-outs of why this one had no fate but what it made for itself.

Exactly 25 years after THE SIXTH SENSE, M. Night Shyamalan is back in theaters with the suspense thriller TRAP! The MovieFilm boys are here with thoughts on the twisty mystery starring Josh Hartnett. But that's not all! Thoughts on the age of corporate media mergers, the fate of Kevin Costner's HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA and much more! 

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE are hacking and slashing every box office record in sight, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their takes on the ultraviolent latest entry in the popular superhero franchise! Does Hugh Jackman's return as his iconic claw-wielding alter ego live up to the hype? Did Ryan Reynolds make himself an invaluable anchor being for the MCU? We have lots to say. Plus: Robert Downey returns to Marvel – but not as who you'd expect! Listen for all our thoughts on the big news from San Diego Comic-Con and much more!

28 years after TWISTER blew through theaters a sequel is here to try and repeat history! Does TWISTERS touch down or fizzle out? The MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on the Glen Powell-Daisy Edgar Jones blockbuster. But that's not all! Quick thoughts on the trailer for CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, remembering Shannon Doherty, Shelley Duvall, Bob Newhart and more, plus Headlines, Listener Letters, and all the usual MovieFilm festivities!

With the remake/sequel to TWISTER touching down in theaters this weekend, the MovieFilm boys are rejoined by  special guest Sean Coyle for a fun yak track talking through the 1996 original starring Helen Hunt & Bill Paxton and directed by Jan De Bont. Listen separately or watch along with us for a fun jaunt through mid-'90s action movie nostalgia -- hopefully you'll be blown away!

Detroit's favorite cop is back in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, and we're here with our thoughts on the long-awaited legacy sequel from Netflix, as well as director/star Kevin Costner's epic Western HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA. This one is meant to be the first of four parts, but is there enough gas in the tank to keep it going? Plus: our thoughts on the trailers for GLADIATOR II and F1, and much more! 

With a brand new Axel Foley adventure now streaming, we thought the timing was perfect to revisit the original, 1984's BEVERLY HILLS COP. The action-comedy turned Eddie Murphy into a superstar overnight and remains one of the most successful R-rated movies of all time, and we have plenty to say about its backstory and legacy. Listen separately or watch along with us as we go back to the Beverly Hills basics! 

It's a super-sized MovieFilm show this week as we dig into box office smash INSIDE OUT 2 and indy THE BIKERIDERS. Hear our thoughts on this vastly different new releases as well as the nostalgic documentary BRATS from director Andrew McCarthy. Plus: Thoughts on the new trailers for Dwayne Johnson's latest family opus RED ONE and the new animated series BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER, more on THE ACOLYTE and canon, remembering Donald Sutherland and much more!